Psalm 102:13

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

Cross-reference

Psalm 51:18 Parallel

Psalm 51:18 prays 'Do good to Zion' — directly matching the plea for God to have pity on Zion in Psalm 102:13, both seeking restoration.

Psalm 74:3 Related theme

Psalm 74:3 pleads for God to see the desolation of the sanctuary — the same ruin that prompts hope for mercy in Psalm 102:13.

Psalm 147:2 Parallel

Psalm 147:2 describes God building up Jerusalem and gathering outcasts — the very mercy on Zion promised in Psalm 102:13.

Psalm 69:35 Parallel

Psalm 69:35 promises 'God will save Zion' — the same hope of deliverance and restoration as the pity on Zion in Psalm 102:13.

Psalm 7:6 Contrast

Psalm 7:6 calls God to 'arise' in judgment — the same verb used in Psalm 102:13 for arising to pity Zion, but with opposite purpose.

Psalm 44:26 Parallel

Psalm 44:26 pleads 'Rise up; come to our help!' — a parallel cry for God to arise and act, just as Psalm 102:13 says He will arise for Zion.

Psalm 69:36 Parallel

Psalm 69:36 continues the promise: the offspring of God's servants will inherit Zion — a further detail of the restoration begun in Psalm 102:13.

Isaiah 60:1 Allusion

In Isaiah 60:1, the same 'arise' call is directed at Zion, heralding the arrival of God's glory — the fulfillment of the set time for mercy.

In Revelation 11:15-18, the declaration 'the time has come' echoes Psalm 102:13 — now for judgment and reward, not just compassion.

In Galatians 4:4, Paul echoes the same 'set time' concept — God's redemptive action at the appointed moment.

Zechariah 2:10–12 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 2:10-12 proclaims God dwelling in Zion — the fulfillment of the mercy and appointed time.

Zechariah 1:12 echoes the plea for mercy on Jerusalem, referencing the 70-year period — the same 'set time' for favor.

Daniel 9:2-27 references the 70-year desolation and prays for mercy — directly engaging with the 'set time' for Zion's restoration.

Isaiah 40:2 Parallel

Isaiah 40:2 declares Jerusalem's punishment complete — the same 'set time' for mercy and comfort.

Ezra 1:1–11 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezra 1:1-11 records Cyrus's decree to rebuild the temple — the historical fulfillment of the set time for mercy on Zion.

Isaiah 14:1 Parallel

Isaiah 14:1 declares the LORD will have mercy on Jacob and settle them — the same promise of mercy on Zion as in Psalm 102:13.

Ezra 3:11 Historical context

In Ezra 3:11, the people praise God for laying the temple foundation — a concrete fulfillment of God's appointed time for compassion on Zion.

Habakkuk 2:3 speaks of the appointed time for a vision — directly parallel to the 'appointed time' for compassion on Zion.

Jeremiah 30:18 promises restoration of Jacob's tents and rebuilding the city — directly parallel to compassion on Zion.

Isaiah 62:1 Related theme

Isaiah 62:1 shows God's relentless commitment to Zion's salvation — echoing the appointed time of favor.

In Exodus 12:41, the exodus occurs at the exact appointed time — a pattern of God's deliverance at the set time, fulfilled in Psalm's hope for Zion.

Isaiah 51:3 Parallel

Isaiah 51:3 expands on God comforting Zion, turning her waste places into Eden — the same restoration promised.

Isaiah 44:26 confirms God's word to rebuild Jerusalem and raise its ruins — directly parallel to the promised compassion on Zion.

Isaiah 60:10–14 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 60:10-14 details the rebuilding and honor of Zion, fulfilling the mercy and appointed time of restoration.

Jeremiah 31:10-12 describes God gathering Israel to Zion with joy — the same promised mercy at the appointed time.

Jeremiah 31:17 gives hope of children returning to their land — part of the same restoration for Zion.

Acts 1:7 Contrast

In Acts 1:7, Jesus says the times are set by the Father but not revealed — contrasting with Psalm's declaration that the appointed time has come.

Jeremiah 31:23 promises a blessing on Zion after captivity — echoing the mercy and set time of Psalm 102:13.

Isaiah 14:32 declares 'The LORD has founded Zion' as a refuge — affirming God's care for Zion, which Psalm 102:13 says He will arise to pity.

Daniel 12:9 Related theme

In Daniel 12:9, the words are sealed until the end time — echoing Psalm's appointed time but adding that it remains hidden until then.

In Daniel 12:12, blessing comes to those who wait to the end — contrasting with Psalm's declaration that the appointed time has already come.

2 Peter 3:8 Related theme

In 2 Peter 3:8, Peter explains God's different perception of time — providing context for why the appointed time may not align with human expectations.

Nehemiah 2:20 Related theme

Nehemiah 2:20 expresses confidence that God will prosper rebuilding of Jerusalem — echoing promised mercy on Zion in Psalm 102:13.

Nehemiah 1:4 Related theme

Nehemiah 1:4 shows mourning for Jerusalem that precedes prayer for God's mercy on Zion — same concern as Psalm 102:13.